Tyson Foods Sustainability Profile
Tyson Foods, Inc., a leading player in the global food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1935, the company has evolved into a major provider of protein-based food products, specialising in chicken, beef, and pork, alongside prepared foods. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Tyson Foods offers a diverse range of products, including fresh meats and value-added items that cater to both retail and foodservice sectors. The company is recognised for its innovative practices and has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the largest meat processors in the world. Tyson Foods continues to strengthen its market position through strategic initiatives and a focus on responsible sourcing, making it a trusted name in the protein industry.
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Tyson Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Tyson Foods reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,560,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease from 2021, where emissions were approximately 3,830,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,960,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Additionally, Tyson Foods is targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of finished meat, covering 80% of their Scope 3 inventory, by the same deadline. Tyson Foods' emissions data is self-reported and does not include Scope 3 emissions in their 2022 report, although they have disclosed Scope 3 emissions in previous years, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. The company is committed to transparency, promising to publish key metrics and updates on their sustainability initiatives in future reports. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global temperature rise to 2°C. Tyson Foods continues to work towards these goals, with progress updates expected in their annual sustainability reports.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,090,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,650,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Tyson Foods's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Tyson Foods's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Tyson Foods has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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